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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.76, 19,392.08 and 8,385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.76, 19,392.08 and 8,385.74 is: 11,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.76 : 19,392.08 = 8,385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.76/19,392.08 = 8,385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.76x = 19,392.08 × 8,385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.76x = 162,617,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,617,010.38/14,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.54

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